Sous Chef - Nutritious Large-Batch Meals Lead

Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society in Aldergrove, BC, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, plan and prepare nutritious meals, and ensure meals meet dietary standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Head Chef, volunteers, and staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

Candidates should have professional culinary training or equivalent, strong large-batch cooking skills, solid food safety knowledge, inventory management experience, and the ability

Qualifications

• Professional culinary training or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage large-batch meal prep and plating.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience in inventory and kitchen workflow management.
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, portion and plate nutritious meals meeting standards.
• Coordinate production schedules to ensure timely meal delivery.
• Maintain inventory and oversee kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Support training and guidance of kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Contribute to menu development and cost-efficient ingredient use.
• Pursue continuous improvement of meal quality and consistency.

Skills

Culinary skills

Large-batch cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Recipe adaptation

Physical stamina

Education

Professional culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Langley Meals on Wheels Services Society in Aldergrove, BC, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, plan and prepare nutritious meals, and ensure meals meet dietary standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Head Chef, volunteers, and staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

Candidates should have professional culinary training or equivalent, strong large-batch cooking skills, solid food safety knowledge, inventory management experience, and the ability